The Luxe List: December
THE CANDLE:
Guerlain Bois Des Indes
Just in time for the festive season, Guerlain has launched an appropriately smoky candle. Inspired by the sacred history of India, the sweet scent of sandalwood mixes with notes of dry tree bark and spice-laden soil. Each candle has been crafted in France and to ensure an olfactory trail that lasts approximately 55 hours, the high-quality wax chosen by Guerlain has been enriched with beeswax and presented in its own natural colour. Best of all, the lovely vessel it comes in is reusable.
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THE EXPERIENCE:
Kit Kat Klub At Selfridges
The Kit Kat Club, home to the seven-time Olivier award-winning theatre production Cabaret, is taking over The Selfridges Lounge this Christmas in partnership with Moët & Chandon. Guests can book a private table and enjoy champagne, wine, cocktails and small plates, along with cameo performances by the production’s prologue performers throughout the day. Plus there will be exclusive merch to buy and a chance to see some of the original costumes on show.
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THE JEWELLERY COLLECTION:
Totême
Combining timeless elegance with creative flair, Totême has launched a fine jewellery collection. Traced in 18kt gold, this range of eclectic collectibles features diamond signet rings, collar-style necklaces and timeless hoop earrings. Monochromatic enamel styles feature across the range to elevate aesthetics with sophisticated and cohesive design. The collection offers versatile styling options with all pieces intended to work together as stacked jewellery and individually as bold, standalone pieces. Long awaited, and unmissable, be quick to avoid missing out on this debut collection.
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THE TREE:
Claridge’s X Louis Vuitton
This year’s Christmas tree at Claridge’s has been designed by Louis Vuitton. Taking centre stage in the hotel’s black and white marbled lobby, the sculptural creation is immersed within two large open, emblematic ‘wardrobe trunks’ towering on top of each other at the height of over 5 metres. Each signature trunk is covered with Claridge’s travel stickers of yesteryear and an oversized Louis Vuitton luggage tag.
Visit Claridges.co.uk
THE FRAGRANCE:
Bibbi
New fragrance brand Bibbi has launched exclusively at Liberty. The Paris-based parfumerie, founded by Stina ‘Bibbi’ Seger and her husband Jan Vilhelm Ahlgren, brings a fresh perspective to the industry with a range of evocative scents that awaken the subconscious. Each scent conveys a narrative, inspired by Stina's meditative state of mind. Our pick? The summer-reminiscent Swimming Pool Eau de Parfum.
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THE COOL COLLABORATION:
Frame x Ritz Paris
FRAME has dropped a third collection in collaboration with legendary hotel The Ritz Paris. Blending American classics with French sophistication, the limited-edition capsule features cool outerwear, relaxed tailoring and crewneck sweatshirts all stamped with the hotel's famous crest. This has a habit of selling out fast, so get in there quick.
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THE RENTAL EDIT:
NET-A-PORTER x By Rotation & HURR
NET-A-PORTER has launched a new rental collaboration with online fashion rental platforms By Rotation and HURR. Together, they've made more than 100 iconic partywear pieces available to hire – spanning everything from dresses to bags by a range of designers. Aiming to fulfil a commitment to circular fashion, the partnership will run until January 2024 – so think of it as your chance to do your bit for the planet this party season.
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THE FILM:
Renaissance
Renaissance: A Film By Beyoncé chronicles the iconic singer’s intention and hard work as a creative and producer. The film follows Beyoncé’s process to execute this year’s 56-performance, 39-city, record-breaking Renaissance World Tour – from its inception to the opening show in Stockholm to the grand finale in Kansas City. If you didn’t manage to get tickets to her London shows, this film captures the best parts of the performance and the creativity behind it – all on the big screen.
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THE COLLAB:
The Vampire’s Wife x Globe Trotter
The Vampire’s Wife has joined forces with British luxury luggage Globe Trotter to create a limited-edition collection that reimagines luxury travel and showcases the best of traditional craftsmanship. Spanning trunks, carry-on, and jewellery cases in two distinct offerings – The Black Collection and The Wedding Collection – both nod to The Vampire Wife’s signature aesthetic with black velvet and blood red interiors, along with luggage tags showcasing the bat motif.
Available at MATCHESFASHION.com
THE RETREAT:
Reconnect at Heckfield Place
Hampshire hotel Heckfield Place has created a holistic wellness programme designed to restore balance and reconnect guests to nature. The three-day programme is tailored to individual needs (mental, physical and spiritual), hosted within small groups, and led by the hotel’s renowned practitioners and experts. Every experience is unique, but guests can expect to try forest bathing, yoga, woodland exercise classes, naturopathic assessments, acupuncture, osteopathic realignment, and therapy with an eco-phycologist – think talking therapy in the woods. Between treatments, guests can relax in The Bothy spa, with its natural pool and numerous relaxation areas, and make use of the hotel’s impressive facilities elsewhere.
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